within striking distance in a sentence

Examples

1. They skillfully insinuated themselves within striking distance of their targets.
2. But there are a few others within striking distance, too.
3. It was defense early in the game that kept the Tigers within striking distance.
4. I expect both will keep themselves within striking distance.
5. Horne was out within striking distance of the victory.
6. Edwards and Clark are within striking distance of Dean.
7. Only Van Horn kept the Nets within striking distance.
8. The desert airbase was within striking distance of Kandahar.
9. Wilczak finished in 44.282 seconds, still within striking distance.
10. Italy's Giovanni Soldini was also within striking distance.